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When a robot becomes the boss: Exploring authority, obedience and relationships with machines
How does a robot perform as a boss at work? The results of research by Polish scientists published in Cognition, Technology & Work suggest that while robots can command obedience, they are not as proficient at it as humans. ...
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YouTube influencers: Gaming's best friend or worst enemy?
YouTube influencers are shaping the gaming industry in unexpected ways, and a new study in the journal Marketing Science uncovers the surprising truth: Although influencers can drive massive engagement with video games, they ...
19 hours ago
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Taiwan tech giant Foxconn's 2024 profit misses forecasts
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn reported on Friday a lower-than-expected net profit for 2024 as consumer electronic gadgets underperformed, although demand for its artificial intelligence servers remained robust.
Mar 14, 2025
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Cryptocurrency's transparency is a mirage: New research shows a small group of insiders influence its value
United States President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S. would establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve of Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, Solana and Cardano. This move, he said, would make the U.S. "the crypto capital ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Tech stocks keep tumbling this year; here's why
When President Trump returned to the White House, tech executives from Apple, OpenAI, Oracle and other companies pledged to create thousands of jobs, fuel innovation and invest billions of dollars in the United States.
Mar 13, 2025
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Intel hires former board member as new CEO in struggling chipmaker's latest comeback attempt
Struggling chipmaker Intel has hired former board member and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as the latest in a succession of CEOs to attempt to turn around a once-dominant company that helped define Silicon Valley.
Mar 13, 2025
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Games industry still a hostile environment for many women
Five years on from a first wave of harassment scandals that rocked the world of gaming, multiple women working in the industry tell AFP they have seen or experienced sexism in the workplace, fearing economic hardship in the ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Bluesky wants 'a world without Caesars' for social media
"A world without Caesars." With this message emblazoned in Latin on her black T-shirt, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber greeted a standing-room-only audience at the South by Southwest festival.
Mar 12, 2025
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Four Chinese firms looking to shake up the tech world in the wake of DeepSeek
The success of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek shocked financial markets and major US tech firms in January 2025. But it shouldn't have come as such a surprise.
Mar 12, 2025
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A blueprint for the cost-effective production of eco-friendly green hydrogen
A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has conducted an economic analysis of water electrolysis, a key technology for future eco-friendly hydrogen production, and presented optimal operation strategies ...
Mar 12, 2025
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How the US threw out any concerns about AI safety within days of Donald Trump coming to office
The EU has a long-established reputation as a global standard setter, and as a reliable partner for international regulatory cooperation, especially in the digital field. But the second Trump administration is disrupting ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Monopoly Go game maker Scopely to buy Pokemon Go team
Mobile games giant Scopely will pay $3.5 billion to acquire Niantic's game unit including the studio behind Pokémon Go, the companies announced on Wednesday.
Mar 12, 2025
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Research shows signs of 'tipping point' for electric vehicles in UK used car market
Second-hand electric cars may be close to a "tipping point" where they become more popular than equivalent petrol and diesel cars in the UK, new research shows.
Mar 12, 2025
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US tech firm Salesforce to invest $1.0 bn in Singapore
US cloud software giant Salesforce said Wednesday it planned to invest $1.0 billion in Singapore over the next five years to boost the use of artificial intelligence agents (AI) in the workforce.
Mar 12, 2025
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Protecting artists' rights: What responsible AI means for the creative industries
The global sprint to develop artificial intelligence technologies is intensifying, fueled by substantial investments from both public and private sectors keen to maintain a competitive edge in the AI era.
Mar 11, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
What is the 'digital gender gap?'
Digital technologies, such as the internet and mobile phones, have spread widely, and become integral to many parts of our lives. Yet women continue to lag behind men in digital access in many countries.
Mar 11, 2025
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How can Europe boost its domestic battery production and what policy actions are needed?
The rapid diffusion of battery electric vehicles and the decarbonization of the energy sector require an increasing number of batteries. These batteries have so far largely been manufactured in Asia. Against this backdrop, ...
Mar 11, 2025
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A/B test tool shows Facebook constantly experimenting on consumers—and even its creators don't fully know how it works
Users of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok might think they're simply interacting with friends, family and followers, and seeing ads as they go. But according to research from the UBC Sauder School ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Exploring AI's potential to enhance trust in non-routine work environments
In today's economy, many workers have transitioned from manual labor toward knowledge work, a move driven primarily by technological advances, and workers in this domain face challenges around managing non-routine work, which ...
Mar 10, 2025
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The impact of app crashes on consumer engagement
High-profile mobile app crashes reveal how life can be upended when an app freezes abruptly or shuts down. The Sonos app crash in May of last year left users of the wireless multi-room sound systems unable to do things like ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Texas tech boom: Silicon Valley's southern outpost rises
Held every year in the capital of conservative-leaning Texas, the South by Southwest festival increasingly celebrates the state's emergence as a technology hub stepping out of Silicon Valley's shadow.
Mar 10, 2025
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When does the construction industry benefit from using the digital BIM method?
The more participants involved in large construction projects, the greater the risk of errors, accidents, and unexpected costs. Although the Building Information Modeling (BIM) method facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale
President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the Chinese-owned app facing an uncertain future in the country.
Mar 10, 2025
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A late start, then a big boom: Why it took until 1975 for Australians to finally watch TV in color
Some 50 years ago, on March 1 1975, Australian television stations officially moved to color.
Mar 9, 2025
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Trump signs executive order establishing 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve'
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," forcefully endorsing a currency once shunned as a tool for money launderers.
Mar 7, 2025
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